koans

[US]/ˈkəʊ.æn/
[UK]/koʊˈæn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a paradoxical anecdote or a riddle used in Zen Buddhism to demonstrate the inadequacy of logical reasoning; an enigmatic statement or question in Zen practice

Phrases & Collocations

zen koan

koan practice

koan study

koan meditation

koan dialogue

koan teacher

koan question

koan response

koan insight

koan wisdom

Example Sentences

he pondered over the koan for days.

the teacher presented a challenging koan to the students.

she found clarity in the simplicity of the koan.

understanding the koan requires deep meditation.

the koan served as a tool for self-discovery.

he shared his insights about the koan with his peers.

many zen practitioners use koans in their training.

the koan challenged her understanding of reality.

each koan has a unique meaning and purpose.

he realized the answer to the koan was within him.

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